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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,464.28, 245,506.36 and 144,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,464.28, 245,506.36 and 144,535.76 is: 215,757.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,464.28 : 245,506.36 = 144,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,464.28/245,506.36 = 144,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,464.28x = 245,506.36 × 144,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,464.28x = 35,484,448,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,484,448,327.43/164,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,757.78

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